Utah Senate Advances Bill to Combat Chinese Forced Organ Harvesting, US

A Utah Senate committee has advanced a bill in a move to combat forced organ harvesting perpetuated by the Chinese regime. Spearheaded by state Republican Sen. Michael McKell, the legislation aims to restrict insurance coverage for organ transplants conducted in China, a country known for its involvement in the heinous practice of forced organ harvesting. The bill is part of a widespread effort across multiple states, with similar versions progressing in the Texas and Arizona legislatures. Against a backdrop of persistent human rights violations, advocates and survivors shared chilling testimonies to underscore the urgency of addressing and preventing forced organ harvesting, shedding light on the atrocities committed under the Chinese Communist Party’s regime. These heartfelt accounts highlighted the harrowing experiences of individuals such as Sun Changzhen and Han Yu, demonstrating the need for legislative action to safeguard against such egregious violations of human dignity and rights. Utah’s proposed bill represents a crucial step towards holding perpetrators of forced organ harvesting accountable and protecting vulnerable populations from falling victim to this abhorrent practice.